These 5 Tips From Professional Make-Up Artists Will Have You Looking Flawless

Discover the insider tips to a flawless complexion, a perfect pout and gorgeous brows with these insider beauty secrets from the pros...

Celebs aren't all born with perfect complexions and lashes to die for, you know. Instead, they rely on professionals to make them look totally glowing and gorgeous. Sadly, we can't all afford to keep a personal make-up artist at our beck and call (we wish!), but with these tips from the experts, you can still look like the best version of you. Find out how to achieve flawless skin, perfectly defined brows, full lips and more with these insider tricks from the best make-up artists in the business. It's like having your very own professional make-up artist in the comfort of your own home! Learn how to recreate their beauty secrets below...

First, tweeze any stray hairs between the brown and below the natural brow line. Next, use a powder shadow that naturally matches your brow to fill in the eyebrows. Make sure that the inside of your brow lines up with the start of the eye. For the outside, place a brush against the outside of your eye at an angle so the end is at the bottom of your nose; where the brush intersects the brow is where your hairs should end. Use a pencil for definition and then a clear brow gel to set. Voilà! See Bobbi's step-by-step tutorial here.

How to find your perfect foundation

'Quite often I look at people and they look too orange, too grey or too pink,' says make-up guru Charlotte Tilbury. But with her fail-safe tips, you can ensure that you don't waste your precious pennies on mismatched foundation. With a clientele list that includes Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow, we're all ears!

Check your foundation in the daylight, Charlotte advises, as it's the most natural (and unforgiving) light. Test your shade by applying a small amount across your jawline and down your neck - if it blends seamlessly, you're on to a winner. Your face is often lighter than the rest of your body, often due to sun protection or exfoliation, so be sure to match your shade to the skin tone of your face, not your body. Final tip? Always blend foundation down your neck for a flawless finish. See how Charlotte picks the perfect foundation here.

First, you need to make sure that your skin is prepped. An easy way to do this is to exfoliate your skin to remove any dead skin cells once a week and to ensure that your skin is properly moisturised. After moisturising, apply a primer to hold your foundation in place and smooth over your skin. Next, choose your foundation (see Charlotte's tips above) and a concealer. The order of application depends on personal preference, although powder should always go on last to seal in any liquids. Apply your foundation from the area that needs the most coverage outwards, and use a concealer to hide (not highlight) any blemishes or red patches. Use a brush that's best suited for your type of foundation and concealer. Finally, apply a powder on top of your look if you like. Push, don't wipe it on - you don't want to ruin the make-up you've applied.

How to make thin lips look fuller

Not blessed with a perfect pout? No problem, British make-up artist Lisa Eldridge is here to show you how to achieve beautiful lips - no matter their shape.

First, exfoliate the lips (Lisa likes to twist a cotton bud with balm across the lips), then use a nude lip pencil to gently extend the lip. Use circular motions to slowly buff the pencil along the lip line. Next, apply a tinted lip balm or creamy lipstick on top. Don't be tempted to use a gloss to achieve fuller lips - this will just makes lips look glossy, not bigger. A moisturising balm with a creamy texture to fill in fine lines and plump up the lips is much more effective. Achieve a perfect pout and watch Lisa in action here.

How to apply your make-up in just five minutes

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If mornings always feel like a mad rush and you barely have enough time to grab breakfast, let alone apply any make-up, then don't fret. Our resident beauty expert, Kazia Pelka, has the tips and tricks you need to achieve a beautiful, groomed look in five minutes flat.

Her tips are quick and easy, and will seriously change your morning routine - for the better! Find out which products you need and exactly how to streamline your make-up application process in the video below.